Butyl Carbitol

Butyl Carbitol is a process solvent used for cleaning, extraction, and blending applications where controlled evaporation and solvency are required.

Technical Specifications
Absorption 100%
Acid Value ≤ 0.5mg
Volatility Low
Packing Available 30kg Can, 200kg Drum
Melting Point -68°C
Appearance Clear to light yellow liquid
Odour Mild ether-like
Molecular Weight 118.2g/mol
Boiling Point 171°C
Distillation Range 165–175
Freezing Point -70°C
Specific Gravity 0.9g/cm³
Refractive Index 1.41 at 20 °C
Flash Point 60°C
Specific Heat 2kJ/kg·K
Autoignition Temp 290°C

Description

Manufacturing-grade material offered with consistent quality and traceability. Suitable as carrier solvent for blending, cleaning, and processing applications.

Uses

Industrial blending, extraction, and equipment cleaning; used as a carrier solvent.

Benefits

Assists dissolution and cleaning; predictable evaporation behavior (grade dependent).

Safety, Compliance & Notes

Thermal Conductivity 0.16W/m·K.
Electrical Conductivity 0.02S/cm
Heat of Formation -350kJ/mol
Heat of Vaporization 38kJ/mol
Structure Oxygenated hydrocarbon solvent / ether-ester family (typical).
CAS Number 111-76-2
EINECS Number 203-905-0
Storage & Packaging Store under recommended conditions; protect from contamination and keep away from direct sunlight/heat sources. Maintain proper bonding/grounding during transfer. Use approved containers for flammable liquids. Packaging: IBCs.
Product Stewardship Use under trained supervision. Follow SDS and local regulatory requirements. Dispose of waste as per applicable rules.
Note Final application suitability should be verified by customer trials and formulation evaluation.
Notice Information provided is indicative; customer must confirm regulatory and technical suitability for intended use.

Additional information

Weight

1 kg, 10 kg, 30 kg, 200 kg